Name classes intelligently

When you create a class, attempt to use names that are so clear and self-describing that comments are unnecessary. Your goal should be to make the client programmer's interface conceptually simple. To this end, use method overloading when appropriate to create an intuitive, easy-to-use interface.



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Elegance always pays off Use bare bones methodology
First make it work, then make it fast Automate everything
Remember the "divide and conquer" principle Write test code early
Separate the class creator from the class user (client programmer) Get abstract
Name classes intelligently An indirection should have a meaning

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